When You Eat Could Determine Your Weight Loss
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The research indicated that the timing of the main meal of the day may be the most important factor in weight loss and should be considered for weight loss therapies.
Cumin Powder Shown to Reduce Markers of Heart Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Cumin supplementation was shown to reduce weight, waist circumference, fat mass, triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL or “bad” cholesterol, while improving HDL or “good cholesterol” in overweight and obese women.
Fenugreek Protects Against Monosodium Glutamate-Induced Dyslipidemia and Oxidative Stress
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Fenugreek seed extract significantly protects against MSG-induced dyslipidemia and oxidative stress in rats and may play an important future role in treating dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis.
Ginseng Helps Cancer Patients Deal With Fatigue
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests that panax ginseng, used widely in the United States and shown to directly affect memory, sleep quality, anxiety/depression, and pain may benefit cancer patients.
Hibiscus Extract Provides Preventative Options for Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 72 patients with metabolic syndrome plus a control group, those taking hibiscus extract had a 12.2% reduction in blood sugar and other benefits.
Arthritis Supplement Effective for Pain and Increases Physical Activity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 55 middle aged adults, the group taking UC II was able to do a knee extension exercise twice as long before pain began.
Cherry Consumption Reduces Gout Recurrences
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 633 gout patients, those taking two servings of cherry juice per day had 48% reduced risk of future gout attacks.
Review Confirms Fiber’s Benefits in Reducing Risk of Death from all Causes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review that included 17 researches with 982, 411 total subjects, those with the highest fiber intakes had an 18% lower risk of death than those with the lower fiber intake.
Pea Protein Proves Effective Alternative to Whey for Muscle Strength and Size
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 161 young males given whey protein or pea protein, those in the pea protein group had 4.6% greater increase in muscle thickness than the whey protein group and 11.6% increase over the control group.
Curcumin Benefits Those with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 59 patients with Metabolic Syndrome, those taking curcumin had an average reduction of 19.6% in blood pressure compared to the control group and other benefits.
